| L.C.
Gunn Park is an easy grade
walkway exploring the bluffs above the Fraser River located in
the community of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. The
forested 3.5 kilometre trail follows the same route traveled by
the early surveyors when planning out the railway line for the
railroad companies.
The hiking and biking trail follows a mostly pine
needle cushioned route through a thinly spaced forest. The trail
meanders through the trees leading to various viewpoints looking
out over the city and out over Fraser River. The public access
viewpoints located along the cutbacks are fenced keeping people
from the edge. Please do not wander off the trail for views as
the bluff is dangerous and sometimes unstable.
This trailhead starts east of the Yellowhead Bridge
and follows the cutbanks of the Fraser River to Hwy 97. At a casual
walk the trail should take no longer than a half day on foot.
The route is used also by dog walkers, joggers and mountain bikers.
Please be aware of each other on the trail and
respect each others right to be on the trail. It is a good idea
to keep your head up too for the odd crazy rider. It is also good
to remember that once out of the trees and near the river's edge
that the wind sometimes can be strong coming down the valley.
Luther Colins Gunn (LC Gunn) was a survey engineer
who had done work for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the
Pacific Great Eastern Railway when he arrived in Prince George.
Born in 1876 LC was considered one of the best in surveying land
for the railroad. The trail follows the same route used by LC
when surveying the rail routes in the Prince George area.
At the trailhead of the park is an outhouse. The
gravel parking lot at the trailhead is small. There is some side
street parking also available nearby. The LC Gunn Trail is a good
opportunity to explore for those who wish to see some views of
the community without a hard and uphill hike. Enjoy!
Contact information for
the local Prince George, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to the L.C.
Gunn Park: Follow
Highway 16 to the foot of the Yellow Head Bridge on the east side
of Prince George, B.C., Canada. On the east side of the bridge take
a right onto Guay Road from the highway. Follow the road to some
gates. Take a right at the gates onto a gravel road and continue
driving until the trailhead appears on your right. |